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Visitors trying on historic helmets inside Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire
Exploring the collection at Snowshill Manor and Garden | © National Trust Images / James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Discover gardens, family trails and winding walks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Places to visit with the family

Discover all the best places to explore for lots of family fun.

A family of two parents and three small children walk in single file along a path in front of a very low-rise box hedge and herbaceous border next to a building.
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Dyrham Park 

Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.

The woodland play area at Newark Park
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Newark Park 

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons at Newark Park.

Father playing with toddler son among colourful autumn leaves in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground.
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Hidcote 

Find out what activities you can join to make the most of your next visit – and discover all the facilities available for families.

A family group collecting leaves and flowers in the sunshine at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire
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Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate 

Discover how to make the most of your visit to Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate - what activities you can join in with and what facilities are available for families.

Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park
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Woodchester Park 

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Woodchester Park. Find out what activities are available to make the most of your next visit - and discover all the facilities available for families.

Children playing with garden games at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire.
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Chedworth Roman Villa 

Chedworth Roman Villa is packed with family friendly things to do from Roman puzzles and games to seasonal trails and archaeological activities.

Family Exploring the Garden at Snowshill
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Snowshill Manor and Garden 

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Snowshill Manor and Garden from seasonal trails and activities to the Garden explorer notebooks and Wolf's Cove model village.

Ideas for rainy days

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining 

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Visitors trying on historic helmets inside Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire

Explore the manor at Snowshill 

The manor at Snowshill is entertaining whatever the weather, and no matter how many times you visit you're bound to spot something new. Explore the collection, dress up with some replica costumes, and follow the latest seasonal trail.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

There's lots to do even on a drizzly day at Dyrham Park 

Get togged up and explore the parkland, sheltering in the Old Lodge cafe if needed, or embrace an entirely indoor day out as the house and exhibition are filled with interactive opportunities for all ages.

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The statue of Neptune in Westbury Court Garden with the Tall Pavilion in the background, Gloucestershire
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Visiting Westbury Court Garden 

Discover everything you need to know about visiting Westbury Court Garden with your family.